A U-shape haircut is similar to a V-shape haircut in that they both involve the middle of your hair being longer than the sides. The difference is that a U-shaped haircut is a subtler option, providing plenty of layers.
If you are looking for cascading layers, V-cut should be your preference. It is heavily layered, which allows a lot of movement. But if you want something more subtle and equal length, go with the U-cut.
Which hair type is it best suited for? Step cut is best suited for thick hair types that are wavy or curly. Layer cuts are best suited for thin hair types like straight or scanty textured hair which require more volume.
Although the U-shape haircut has the most volumizing effect for fine hair, it can work well on all hair types and lengths, including curly hair textures. “The U-shape has shorter sides that are face-framing, which is flattering on most face shapes and can add a lot of movement,” Rivera says.
A V-shape or U-shape cut can look good on curly hair, but do note it can really thin out your hair, which is why I've gone back to more of a long layered style. I prefer having more volume this way. And the longer layers are easier for me to style and braid.
What to Ask For: A wavy bob works so well with frizzy hair because it takes advantage of its natural curly texture. To make sure your stylist knows that you want a tousled look, "Ask for a deconstructed bob with loose layers," Dave Stanwell says.
Cutting your hair creates more volume
"Some women think by not cutting their hair it'll make it look thicker, but the reality is you have to cut it because if you don't it'll look stringy," Mele explained. Heavy layers tent to thin the bottom out even more, so that adds to a thinner, more scraggly appearance overall.
Bobs, pixies, layers, and bangs — these haircuts are strategically designed to help fine hair full-fill its potential. The look of thin hair can change dramatically with the power of the humble scissor — and the right cutting hand.
Blunt cut. If you have a finer hair texture but like to keep your length long, Seamus McKernan, hairstylist and Nioxin Top Artist, recommends asking your stylist for a blunt haircut. "Blunt cuts have a solid, clean line at the perimeter of the hair that gives the appearance of fuller hair.
The classic U cut is an understated and no-risk haircut for long hair that adds some dimension and volume in your hair. While it can look a little bland on straight hair, it really flatters a curly hair type.
As celebrity and editorial hairstylist Neil Moodie explains: “A wolf haircut is a mix of the shag haircut and a mullet, but generally created on longer hair. It has shorter choppy layers on the top and longer choppy layers around the sides and back.”
V-shaped dips have sides that are at an angle whereas U-shaped transits will have a steeper decrease and increase in the flux, so much so that the sides of the transit will be almost vertical.
The rule: For more volume and movement in your hair, get a layered cut. Yep! But this is only true for hair that has some volume in the first place. Truly thin hair can look even thinner with layers.
"If you have thin hair, you'll want to keep the ends blunt instead of feathering them," Shakir suggests. "This gives the look of density and thickness." "Overlayering and too much texture can make fine hair look thin and limp," Marjan says, agreeing with Shakir. "Blunt cuts make the ends appear fuller and healthier."
Estrogen and progesterone levels fall, meaning that the effects of the androgens, male hormones, are increased. During and after menopause, hair might become finer (thinner) because hair follicles shrink. Hair grows more slowly and falls out more easily in these cases.
A short crop will make your body appear larger by making your head look small. “Hairstyles with sharp lines in them will enhance the body's natural shape,” says Joel Goncalves, Creative Director at John Frieda. That means a longer style but with choppy layers that draw into the cheekbones.
If you have dry, frizzy hair
A short haircut can do wonders for hair that is on the dryer or frizzier side, but it's important to keep it on the longer side and avoid tons of short layers so that the hair can sit nicely without going poufy.
If your frizzy hair is thick or wavy, you can wear it shorter by having multiple layers cut or razored in to thin the hair out and avoid the unwanted poof. A good razor cut can be a beautiful way to reduce heaviness in thick or curly hair that is frizzy.
High Buns, Tight Braids, Ponytails, & Extensions
Karhadi reports, “Hairstyles that pull the hair tight over prolonged periods of time can lead to hair loss due to traction on the hair.” Repeatedly pulling too hard on your strands causes trauma to the follicle resulting in what's officially called traction alopecia.